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BRANDING/MARKETING

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Phoenix Wakes Up With Maddie In The AM

September 30, 2024 kevincarter KMVA

• Desert Valley Media Group Hot AC KMVA (HOT 97.5 & 103.9)/Phoenix is thrilled to welcome market veteran Maddie Reis

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Daytime Dawns At Denver’s Fan

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 kevincarter Bonneville, KKFN

• Bonneville Denver announced an update to the weekday programming schedule on KKFN (Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan) — the

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Hogan Named Pres./GM, SummitMedia Omaha

September 30, 2024 kevincarter SummitMedia

• SummitMedia, LLC has introduced Mike Hogan as the new President & General Manager to oversee operations in the company’s

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROS IN MOTION 

Kevin Kon Back On Orlando Air

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WOMX

• Nice to see Orlando radio pro Kevin Kon back behind the mic again, as he announced via Instagram that

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

95 Triple X Welcomes Mel B To Radio

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 kevincarter WXXX

• VOX AM FM Digital Top 40 WXXX (95 Triple X)/Burlington, VT has tapped local entrepreneur and influencer Melinda “Mel

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iHeart Brings ‘Sports Talk + More’ To Bay Area

September 27, 2024September 29, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KNEW

• iHeartMedia San Francisco announced it will flip KNEW-AM 960/Oakland from Bloomberg Business to “KNEW 960 AM — iHeart Sports

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Ford Upped To MD At Long Island’s Wolf

September 26, 2024September 27, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, WWWF

• Well, that was quick — less than eight weeks after joining Connoisseur Media Country WWWF (103.1 The Wolf)/Long Island

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Lindsay Bloom Returns To The ‘TJ & Riggins Show’

September 26, 2024 kevincarter TJ & Riggins

• The new TJ & Riggins Show is excited to announce that, after an eight-year hiatus, former cast member Lindsay

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Washington Upped To OM, Alpha Media Dayton

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Alpha Media Dayton promotes from within and elevates Kevin Washington to Operations Manager of the five-station group — Rhythmic

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Kramer & Jess Held Over In Baltimore

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WWMX

• Audacy has inked a swell multiyear contract extension with Steve Kramer and Jessica Dutra, co-hosts of the Kramer &

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BREAKING NEWS

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

NuVoodoo

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DIGITAL

House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

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Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Condolences: Gary Burbank
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Gary Burbank

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Gary Burbank

LABEL LOVE

No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

PROGRAMMING

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

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